In honor of Cinco de Mayo, on Saturday May 21st (that's veintiuno in spanish) Los Santos featuring Kaiser Ken returns to the Chef for a one night limited engagement...
Remember we've switched it up a little bit to make things better...
... Time Change- the bands now start later, between 9/9:30pm and the event runs until midnight or so. The FREE raffle will still take place between sets.

Look for new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night May 21st the drink special is a 32 oz. Flaming Virgin w/ Volcano bowl for $20, that's right, for $20 you get the drink and you keep the volcano bowl! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the rockin' sounds by those distant cousins of Los Straitjackets, the fabulous Los Santos.

Mahalo,

See ya at the Chef!

PS. be sure to keep checking back for FREE raffle photo!

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BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget Saturday night May 21st the drink special is a 32 oz. Flaming Virgin w/ Volcano bowl for $20, that's right, for $20 you get the drink and you keep the volcano bowl! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the rockin' sounds by those distant cousins of Los Straitjackets, the fabulous Los Santos.

Mahalo,

See ya at the Chef!

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

This month we have Alewife making their debute appearance at the Chef on Saturday June 18th. Be sure to make reservations cuz these guys are a lot of fun and ya don't wanna miss 'em!

Here a little info on the boys...

Alewife begins with spiritual access to the lunar pull of tides and sand, fueled by the swinging equatorial sounds of Santo & Johnny, sparked along the way by the midcentury soundtrack giants like Yma Sumac, Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota and Antonio Carlos Jobim, while slurping hungrily on a shot of loamy adrenaline from the surf guitar wizardry of Ventures after they'd dosed on Hawaii Five O, then seasoned with the seductive classic melodies and rhythms of Puerto Rico, Colombia and Cuba ... fill to the rim with ice, shake vigorously, and pour out a cool cocktail.
Look for new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night June 18th the drink special is a Bird of paradise w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the melodic sounds Alewife.

FREE raffle photo will be up next weekend so stay tuned...

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget about new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night June 18th the drink special is a Bird of paradise w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the melodic sounds Alewife.

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

This month we have the Crown Vics making their debute appearance at the Chef on Saturday July 16th. Be sure to make reservations cuz these guys are a real blast from the past, and ya don't wanna miss 'em!

Here a little info on the band...

Since 2003, the Chicago-based Crown Vics have been bringing audiences their intrepid blend of 1950’s birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll and R&B showstoppers.

...Steeped in the big beat rhythms of Bill Haley & the Comets, the screaming saxes of early honkers like Joe Houston and the frenetic energy of Freddie Bell and Jimmy Cavallo, the six piece Crown Vics recreate the vintage sounds, sights and vibe of an early ...50’s Alan Freed stage spectacular—one that has to be seen to be believed.

Look for new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night July 16th the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the rockin' sounds of the Crown Vics.

FREE raffle photo will be up next weekend so stay tuned...

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget there's new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night July 16th the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the rockin' sounds of the Crown Vics.

See ya at the Chef!

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

This month we have The Exotics from Milwaukee making their debute appearance at the Chef on Saturday August 20th. Be sure to make reservations cuz these guys are goina fill the house!
In case you've never heard of these kats, here's a little info...

The Exotics formed in the Winter of 1994 and began their career playing to capacity crowds starting with their very first show. Maybe the surf explosion was fueled by the newly released movie Pulp Fiction, or maybe it was just time for something different in a music scene dominated by long haired hard rockers. The Exotics didn't care why, they were just enjoying the ride. After hitting every possible venue in the Milwaukee, they began playing farther and farther from their home base. They became a regular act at Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis and played many live music venues in Chicago at eight week intervals. The Exotics continued to play any city that would have them in a ten hour radius. Hundreds of gigs, one single and one LP later, the Exotics disbanded at the end of 1999. In 2005 the boys reformed the band and made featured appearances on the long running public radio program “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor and at the festival Chicago Exotica. In 2009 The Exotics unearthed the long lost recordings originally intended as the follow up to their now legendary “Go Go Guitars” LP. This album was shelved for more than ten years and subsequently forgotten during the band's all too long hiatus. That is until now! With their chemistry still intact and their sound stronger than ever, The Exotics are up and running again.

Don't forget there's new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night August 20th the drink special is a Dr Fong w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the swingin' surf sounds of The Exotics.

We'll post FREE raffle photo later this week.

Mahalo,

D&C

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BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget there's new food specials and specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Dr Fong w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the swingin' surf sounds of The Exotics.

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

This month we have Roger and the Wraybands bringing their smoldering surf sounds to the Chef on Saturday September 17th.

Since 1999, Roger & The Wraybands has been entertaining music fans in the Chicago area with their solid surf sounds. The four piece instrumental guitar band serves up a giant collection of surf music including hits from the classic early 60's surf bands like: The Ventures, Lively Ones and Bel-Airs to the scorching sounds of Dick Dale and the band's namesake Link Wray. Covering surf classics like: Pipeline, Baja, Miserlou and Walk Don't Run '64 to their surf-istic take on classic lounge hits like Henri Mancini's A Shot In The Dark and Sid Ramon's Music to Watch Girls Go By, Roger & The Wraybands take their audiences on a joy ride through time with wild music, as popularized in the movie Pulp Fiction. Just when fans enjoy a taste of some mellow surf tunes, such as from the 60's cult classic surf movie The Endless Summer or Midnight Cowboy; watch out! Because things heat right back up with Roger & The Wraybands' powerful renditions of tunes by modern surf legends Los Straitjackets, Laika & The Cosmonauts, Satan's Pilgrims and others.

Don't forget there's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the smoldering surf sounds of Roger and the Wraybands.

FREE raffle photo up next week! So stay tuned...

Mahalo,

D&C

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget there's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the smoldering surf sounds of Roger and the Wraybands.

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Saturday October 15th marks the return of 13Tiki back at the Chef for "An Evening in Shangri-La!

13 TIKIS are Chicago’s premier Surf & Instrumental band. They bring the excitment of sax driven Garage-Rock and the fun of Instro Surf to the much needed Chicago Area.

Formed in 2004 when guitarist Phil Tiki found drummer Jack The Ripper on MySpace. Larry, Mr. Friday, joined on bass to bring the music of Link Wray to life. Suzie joined on sax shortly after and have been playing all over the Midwest ever since.

In 2008, they were asked to be part of the “Induct Link Wray Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame” concert in Cleveland, OH. Members of Link’s family, Ed Cynar from Link’s Wraymen as well as members of the RRHOF were in attendance.

Amazing guitarist, Stevie Martini joined in 2009 to complete the lineup.

13 TIKIS have played places such as Trader Vic’s, Chef Shangri-La, Reggie’s Rock Club, The Liar’s Club, and Friendy Tap in Chicago, The Foundation in Milwaukee, WI, The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, OH, and are regulars at Oak Fest in Oak Forest, IL

Don't forget there's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two, and enjoy the rumbling rythyms of 13Tikis!

Photo of FREE raffle items will be posted soon, so stay tuned to this thread! _________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!

Don't forget there's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Mai Tai w/ collector mug for $15, that's right, for $15 you get the drink and you keep the mug! So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two. It's also Sweetest day, so bring your sweetie out to see 13Tikis!

See ya'll at the Chef!

_________________BaMbOoLoDgE...where the South Pacific meets the Great White North!